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The Wrangell Elks Lodge has been active in town since 1935 and could use a few more active volunteers to help with its weekend dinners, chores around the building and public services.

“It is getting worse over time,” said Dawn Angerman, one of the volunteer club managers. “It’s not just the Elks, it’s everywhere.”

Multiple community groups in Wrangell have struggled in recent years with finding new people to serve on boards or volunteer for work projects.

“COVID didn’t help,” Angerman said. “People just haven’t broken out of that yet,” with many choosing to stay at h...